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Vol.36- No.10
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Editorial PDF Print E-mail

Return to the Attainable

"Politics," as German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck articulated more than a century ago, "is the art of the possible." In Taiwan, it somehow seems to have become the distraction of the impossible.

For Bismarck, and for many others of various nationalities who have proved deserving of the appellation of "statesman," the political process begins by focusing on setting practical, attainable goals in the public interest. It then proceeds to build support for those positions, not only within one's own party but in coalition with other political forces and in society at large. A willingness to communicate and compromise is essential.

 

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Commentary PDF Print E-mail

Not Enough (Real) Politics

BY RICHARD R. VUYLSTEKE

 

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Taiwan Briefs PDF Print E-mail

BY Jane Rickards

MACROECONOMICS

CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS
FIRST MEDICAL FLIGHTS TAKE PLACE

DOMESTIC NEWS
SHIH LEADS ANTI-CHEN demonstrations
COUNTER RALLY IN SUPPORT OF CHEN
VIOLENT EPISODES DOWN SOUTH

INTERNATIOANAL
PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC
CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE STILL SENSITIVE ISSUE

BUSINESS

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ISSUES PDF Print E-mail

‧Life Insurance Self-regulation - By Don Shapiro
‧A Second Look at Double Taxation - By Don Shapiro
‧Service at the CLA

 

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Taiwan Business PDF Print E-mail

U.S. Exports to Taiwan - Machinery Leads the Way

In the 10th largest market for American products, the new growth areas include financial and other services, health and beauty items, and natural foods.

BY MICHAEL H. COGNATO

 

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